Get inspired by our selection of the best 21 brunch recipes and ideas, perfect for sunny summer weekends. Check out quick, easy and oh so delicious recipes, including eggs, muffins, pastries and smoked salmon recipes.
Gozleme - Turkish Pancakes
Gozleme, also known as Turkish Pancakes, is a delicious savory Turkish flatbread filled with a variety of ingredients like mince, cheese, spinach, or potatoes.
It's a popular street food in Turkey, often enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.
To learn more: Gozleme (Turkish Pancakes)
Banana and Blueberry Muffins
These Banana Blueberry Muffins with Yogurt are extra soft, incredibly delicious, and baked to perfection in only 30 minutes! They are effortless to make with only a few basic pantry ingredients.
Enjoy these muffins straight from the oven alongside a cup of tea, or keep them handy for a quick breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.
To learn more: Banana Blueberry Muffins with Yogurt
Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese
Lox Bagel or Smoked Salmon Bagel is a scrumptious, elegant, yet fuss-free breakfast and brunch option to serve to family and friends.
It consists of lightly toasted bagels topped with tangy cream cheese, smoked salmon (or lox) slices, cucumbers, briny capers, pickled red onions, and fresh dill.
To learn more: Lox Bagel - Smoked Salmon Bagel With Cream Cheese
Fatayer - Homemade Lebanese Pies
Fatayer are bite-sized Lebanese mini Pies made with an easy homemade dough, stuffed with a savory filling consisting of either spinach, meat, or cheese.
These crowd-pleaser pastries are incredibly easy to make with just a handful of simple pantry/fridge ingredients.
To learn more: Fatayer - Homemade Lebanese Pies
Turkish Omelette - Kaygana
Kaygana is a delicious and filling Turkish Omelette made with eggs, flour, milk, herbs, and seasoning.
This versatile egg-based dish is effortless and quick to make, and the things you can serve it with are limitless.
To learn more: Kaygana (Turkish Omelette)
Air Fryer Hash Browns
Making these Air Fryer Hash Browns from scratch is super easy with just 2 ingredients and seasoning. They come out wonderfully crispy every time, ready in 20 minutes, and packed with flavor.
Serve them alongside Air Fryer Sausage Links and Soft or Hard Boiled Air Fryer Eggs for the ultimate breakfast experience for your family.
To learn more: Air Fryer Hash Browns From Scratch
Salmon Quiche
Salmon and Spinach Quiche is a light, creamy, and indulgent treat that is perfect for delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
This flavorsome quiche features a buttery homemade pastry crust, and a creamy egg base scattered with fresh spinach and salmon filling. It is very straightforward to make at home with simple ingredients, and impressive enough to wow your guests!
To learn more: Salmon and Spinach Quiche
Chebureki
Çiğ Börek (Çiborek or Chebureki) is a thin crispy deep-fried pastry filled with ground beef, onions, and spices. They are perfect as an appetizer, breakfast/brunch item, or snack on the go.
This delicious fried turnover is a national dish of Crimean Tatars but is also a popular snack/street food throughout Turkey, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and Russia.
To learn more: Çiğ Börek - Chebureki
Turkish Poached Eggs
Cilbir is a delicious Turkish breakfast egg dish made with poached eggs served on a bed of silky garlic yogurt and finished with a drizzle of chili-infused butter or EVOO.
The combination of garlicky yogurt, poached eggs, and chili-infused butter is so good that you can easily get addicted.
To learn more: Cilbir - Turkish Poached Eggs
Turkish Boyoz Pastry
Boyoz pastry is a traditional Turkish street food that is made from a simple dough that consists of flour, water, and sometimes a touch of olive oil.
The dough is then left to rest, allowing it to develop its characteristic crispy and flaky texture.
Just like Simit (Turkish Sesame Bagel) and Pogaca (Turkish Cheese Buns), Boyoz Pastry is one of the most popular street foods in Turkey, and you can easily buy them from cafes, bakeries, or small food carts.
To learn more: Turkish Boyoz Pastry Recipe
Kuymak - Mıhlama
Kuymak (or Mihlama) is a regional breakfast dish originating from Turkey's northern Black Sea Region.
It is made by melting the cornmeal and cheese together in a copper pan called "sahan" and is usually served with bread or simit. This delicious Turkish breakfast&brunch recipe is ready in 15 minutes and only requires 3 main ingredients!
To learn more: Kuymak (Mihlama)
Air Fryer Sausage
Whether you serve them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these Air Fryer Sausage links offer a quick, straightforward, and fuss-free method for preparing your favorite sausages.
Ready in just 17 minutes, they come out wonderfully crispy and golden on the outside while remaining juicy and flavorful on the inside.
To learn more: Air Fryer Sausage Links
Sucuklu Pide
Sucuklu Pide is a crispy and delicious Turkish bread topped with spicy sausage called "sucuk" and melty & stretchy "kasar cheese". You can serve it for brunch, lunch, or dinner as well as a snack.
Same as Cheese Pide with Mushrooms and Kiymali Pide, Sucuk Pide is one of the most popular snacks in Turkey.
To learn more: Sucuklu Pide (Turkish Bread with Spicy Sausage)
Turkish Scrambled Eggs - Menemen
If you're looking for a meal that is both delicious and easy to make at any time of the day, then look no further than this Menemen - Turkish Scrambled Eggs Recipe!
With soft, perfectly scrambled eggs mixed with juicy tomatoes and Turkish green peppers, this one-pan dish can be ready in 20 minutes or less.
To learn more: Menemen Recipe - Turkish Scrambled Eggs
Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins
Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins are the perfect combination of a simple chocolate cake mix topped with cream cheese and juicy strawberries.
Just like Pumpkin Banana Muffins, Banana Blueberry Muffins with Yogurt, and Raspberry Muffins with Yogurt, they are perfect for breakfast or a snack on the go and are extremely easy to make.
With only a few basic ingredients, these moist, soft, and flavorful cheesecake muffins come together in just 10 minutes!
To learn more: Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins
Pogaca - Turkish Cheese Buns
Pogaca (Turkish Cheese Buns) is one of the most popular savory pastries in Turkey.
Just like Fatayer - Homemade Lebanese Pies, they are perfect as a quick breakfast on the go, a tasty snack when you feel peckish, or a great addition to your kids' lunch box.
To learn more: Pogaca (Turkish Cheese Buns)
Air Fryer Halloumi Fries
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving a quick and delightful appetizer, these crispy Air Fryer Halloumi Fries are sure to deliver!
These golden strips of salty, squeaky cheese feature a crispy outer layer and a warm, gooey center. Plus, you only need four simple ingredients: halloumi cheese, flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
To learn more: Air Fryer Halloumi Fries
Shakshuka
Traditional Shakshuka is a delicious egg-based recipe made with peppers, onions, eggs, and tomatoes, topped with cheese and herbs.
This simple yet satisfying dish is filling, nutritious, and ready in just half an hour! It originated in North Africa but is also very popular in Middle Eastern countries.
To learn more: Traditional Shakshuka Recipe
Air Fryer Potatoes
If you love breakfast as much as I do, you know that nothing beats a plate of crispy, golden air fryer home fries. These diced breakfast potatoes are the perfect sidekick to breakfast, brunch, or any meal of the day. They also make a great after-school snack for kids with just a dollop of ketchup.
To learn more: Air Fryer Home Fries (Diced Breakfast Potatoes)
Mini Sausage Rolls
These homemade Shortcrust Pastry Mini Sausage Rolls are a delicious combination of flaky and buttery shop-bought pastry with perfectly seasoned hearty sausage meat.
They are the perfect appetizer or finger food for your Christmas parties and are also great for brunch, lunch boxes, picnics, or snacks. All you need is a handful of ingredients and 30 minutes to make these delicious Mini Sausage Rolls.
To learn more: Shortcrust Pastry Mini Sausage Rolls
Strawberry Puff Pastry Stacks
Treat your loved ones to a delicious homemade dessert with these Easy Strawberry Puff Pastry Stacks with Cream!
This delicious French dessert features layers of flaky puff pastry, velvety diplomat creme, and juicy fresh strawberries for the ultimate sweet treat. They're easy to make and guaranteed to please any crowd on a special occasion or family BBQ parties.
To learn more: Easy Strawberry Puff Pastry Stacks with Cream
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